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Maximum Strength Nasal Decongestant

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Health
Label updated
2024-05-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal Decongestant

Uses

Tempoarily relieves nasal congestion due to:

  • common cold
  • hay fever
  • upper respiroty allergies
  • temporaily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • Shrinks swollen membranes so you can breathe more freely
Ask a Doctor before use if you have
  • heart diease
  • high blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • thyiod diease
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged rostate gland.
When using this product
  • Do not use more than directed
  • do not use for more than three days, Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen.
  • temporary discomfort such as burning ,stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur.
  • use of this container by more than one person may spread infection.
stop use and ask a doctor if

symptoms persist.

if pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children

if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Before using for the first time, remove the protective cap form the tip and prime the pump by depressing pump firmly several times. To spray, hold bottle with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting head, insert nozzle into nostrile. Fully depress rim with a firm and even stroke, and sniff deeply.
  • Wipe nozzle clean after use.
  • Adults and children 6 to under 12 years of age (with adult supervision):2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more than every 10 to 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period.
  • Children under 6 years of age consult a doctor.
Other information
  • store between 20° and 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling
Inactive Ingredients

Benzalkonium Chloride Solution, Benzyl Alcohol, Camphor, Edetate Sodium, Eucalyptol, Glycerin, Menthol, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Sodium Phosphate Monobasic

포장 표시

CVS Health Severe Congestion

Maximum Strength

Nasal Spray

Oxymetazoline HCL 0.05%

12 hour Nasal Spray

Net Wt 0.5 FLOZ (15ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: df1f8bda-7bf3-4755-9169-f2a81d824cbe · Version 2
NDC: 69842-316